The Reds’ manager saw positives from the draw at the weekend
Prior to the game on Saturday evening, you’d be forgiven for thinking Liverpool were the only side remaining in Mauricio Pochettino’s team’s way on their unstoppable march to the Premier League title.
The reality of the 90 minutes was much different, with Liverpool more than matching Spurs and often looking the much stronger side, particularly at half time.
So, when the home side took the lead early in the second half, it seemed almost certain that Liverpool would kick on and ensure all three points. But the Reds are not yet at the same stage of their rebuilding process as Tottenham, and a brief lapse in concentration from the team allowed Harry Kane to sneak in an make his only real mark on the game.
It was a moment that irritated Klopp, for sure, but one that he believes was to be expected at this stage. Speaking to Liverpoolfc.com, Klopp said: “That’s what we knew. On a special day, we are really strong.
“We are the last who have to learn to believe, because the crowd is behind us and everybody enjoys the game. It’s not allowed to take breaks in the game and obviously we had them – the goal we conceded is a good example.
“But it’s not the first time in my life that I have to build up something and it’s always like this. On this way you always get knocks, otherwise it would not be a way, it’s only an explosion. And that’s not football.
“[There were] a lot of good things and a few not-so-good things. A draw is a point more than before; it’s not what we wanted but it’s what we got. We have to carry on.”
The excellently worked opener from Philippe Coutinho was canceled out by that goal and both sides could have won the game in the final 25 minutes but Klopp’s influence is clearly growing and, had Liverpool emerged victorious, it wouldn’t have been at all surprising.
With Borussia Dortmund on Thursday for the first leg of the Europa League semi quickly followed by Stoke on Sunday, there are quick-fire opportunities to bounce back with a win. Something Jurgen will no doubt be telling his players.
